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What is the ruling on starting the night prayer with two light rak'ahs, then lengthening the rest?

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Question:
He says: I pray at night, so I start the night prayer with two light rak'ahs, then I lengthen the rest after that. Is my action correct?

Answer:
Yes, this is the sunnah (recommended practice), that you start the night prayer with two light rak'ahs. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [516 -582] ما حكم افتتاح صلاة الليل بركعتين خفيفتين ثم الإطالة في الباقي؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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